Sandy Tudor greeted the guests behind the history museum on Friday, April 10, handing out Senior Games bags and water. One of the guests, an 11-year-old, was there with her mother. “I just want to learn,” she said. Her father heard about the tour and encouraged her and her mother to attend. Mary Phalen, curator of the Mesquite Museum, led the short tour, pointing out … [Read more...] about Mesquite Senior Games showcase historical landmarks
Mesquite Senior Games
Virgin River hosts MSG Bowling Tournament
The Virgin River Casino Bowling Alley was packed with seniors participating in the bowling event for the Mesquite Senior Games on March 14 and 15. Six contestants turned up for the fun-filled doubles tournament on Saturday. The many age divisions ranged from 50 up to 90 and beyond. So, there were many medals to be won. As with the other Senior Games events, contestants came … [Read more...] about Virgin River hosts MSG Bowling Tournament
Mesquite Senior Games to begin next week
The Mesquite Senior Games begin on March 3, with a dart tournament to be held at the Mesquite Elks Lodge (545 Riverside Road). Fourteen other events will take place through April 22. Eager participants have already signed up for these exciting tournaments. Some have registered for almost all of them. There is something for everyone, including the informative history tour … [Read more...] about Mesquite Senior Games to begin next week
MSG ends the year with bowling tournament
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Mesquite Senior Games’ last bowling tournament of the year was held at the Virgin River Casino. Seventy-six bowlers from Utah, Las Vegas and Mesquite turned out to compete. Brent and Marsha Michaelsen, along with many others, belong to a league in West Jordan, Utah, and joined forces to participate in the tournament. “I have been bowling for 50 years,” … [Read more...] about MSG ends the year with bowling tournament
MSG Fall Tournament a huge success
Sixty-eight golfers teed off at the Coyote Willows Golf Course, participating in the fall Senior Games Tournament, which was a two-person, best-ball scramble held Wednesday, Nov. 5. The efforts of the event director, Shaun Edwards, and Sandy Tudor, who is serving as the new president of the Mesquite Senior Games, along with new board members stepping up to help with events, … [Read more...] about MSG Fall Tournament a huge success
Senior sluggers battle for gold at Mesquite Games in two-day tourney
The fall Mesquite Senior Games began with a two-day tournament held Oct. 4-5 at Pioneer Park in Mesquite. Sixty-nine teams with players in their 60s and 70s competed for the gold, silver and bronze medals. Six games were played in the 60s category and three in the 70s. Teams came from as far as Canada. Barry Ward, from Ottawa, played for the Alberta Grizzlies. “This is my … [Read more...] about Senior sluggers battle for gold at Mesquite Games in two-day tourney
MSG: Shotgun and target pistol, softball, cornhole and bocce tournament
Forty-six people participated in the Mesquite Senior Games shooting competition April 4 in Hurricane, Utah. There were five categories: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Rimfire and CenterFire Target Pistol. The Top Gun Award went to Mike Flanagan for the men and Carolyn Hoefe for the women. Sherry Hill won the silver medal in the pistol category. She has been a gun enthusiast … [Read more...] about MSG: Shotgun and target pistol, softball, cornhole and bocce tournament
Farewell to the MSG until fall
Participants competed in 14 competitions over three weeks in the 24th year of the Mesquite Senior Games. The spring season offered an array of events ranging from fun shooting to track and field and the ever-popular pickleball. The games also offered much more than the ability to showcase one’s athletic skills. “It’s an opportunity to bond with others in my community,” … [Read more...] about Farewell to the MSG until fall






